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Give your smile the vip treatment part 4 (new york cosmetic dentist 10019)

New York City Cosmetic and General Dentistry
New York City Cosmetic and General Dentistry

Dr. Catrise Austin is an expert New York Cosmetic Dentist. In 1908, she opened an office under the banner "VIP Smiles", a modern dental practice that boasts an impressive loyal following, including some of the warmest smiles in the entertainment industry.

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Give Your Smile the VIP Treatment (Part 4) Dr. Catrise Austin
Give Your Smile the VIP Treatment" (Part 4) 則р In high school, I studied math and science. I was an all-A student, graduated with Honors and even won scholarships to fund my undergraduate studies. I attended the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor and maintained an above 3.0 GPA. My major was in psychology instead of science. I applied for Dental School and decided to move out of Michigan to Baltimore to attend the University of Maryland Dental School! 則р For the first time, I felt like I wasnt the smartest. The first two years of dental school were tough for me because I didnt have as much science background as my fellow classmates who had majored in science during their undergrad studies. My decision to study Psychology was biting me in the butt! The workload and information was a bit overwhelming for me and, for the first time, I was failing and didnt think that I could achieve this dream of mine; this burning goal to become a dentist.
Give Your Smile the VIP Treatment" (Part 4) 則р In addition to my own insecurities, I had a boyfriend at the time, as well as classmates, who verbally expressed that they thought that I was dumb as a result of my periodic failures during my first two years of dental school. This really didnt help my self-esteem any. All I knew was that I had to get out of this academic slump and prove everyone wrong; prove that I was born to be a dentist! 則р But something changed during my third year. I started treating patients in the dental clinic and my light began to shine. I excelled in the dental clinic! I stayed late and came to clinic early to hone my skills. Whereas just a year earlier I had been an underachiever, now I became a superstar student, getting excellent grades and patients loved me!
Give Your Smile the VIP Treatment" (Part 4) 則р I got my confidence back and I knew that I was going to make it to the finish line and win. I did so well that year that I finished my requirements early and was able to do specialty assignments that other students werent privileged to do. In addition, my senior year presentation titled HIV in Midlife and Elderly Patients, which was required for graduation, won several awards! 則р After eight years of college studies and finally reaching my goal, I decided to go and have some fun for a change in New York City, where I would be completing a year of hospital training in dentistry to get more experience.
Give Your Smile the VIP Treatment" (Part 4) 則р That year not only did I hone my craft in my chosen profession but I had the time of my LIFE! New York was THE place to be in the late 90s! Comedy clubs were packed, Hip Hop was in its golden years, and the dance clubs were unbelievable. Not to mention the opening of P. Diddys new restaurant, Justins. This was where, on any given Tuesday, you could run into celebrities like Mariah Carey, Busta Rhymes, Missy Elliot, New York Knicks players and, of course, P. Diddy himself! 則р Well, the light bulb began to burn bright in my head. Thinking about that young 12 year old girl that could work her way into concerts and meet celebs, I got an ah ha idea: Im going to become the dentist to the stars in New York City!
Give Your Smile the VIP Treatment" (Part 4) 則р What a crazy idea, right? I wasnt from New York City, I didnt know very many people, my family was back in Michigan and I had no support system in NY, and most importantly I HAD NO MONEY! Oh yeah, I was a young 28-year-old black woman in a mans world. Lets face it; dentistry is a field that is dominated by older, white men. Would people really support me as a dentist in The Big Apple? Could I REALLY get celebs to come to me? 則р 11 years later... the answer is YES!!!!!! 則р Speaking of celebrities, Ill have you know that lots of famous TV, movie, music and hip-hop stars have had experiences just like mine. (And, Im thinking, maybe a lot like yours as well.)
Give Your Smile the VIP Treatment" (Part 4) 則р Rapper Kanye West used to get teased all the time in school about his appearance. As he writes in his autobiography, Thank You and Youre Welcome, My entire family used to tell me, You dont need to get your teeth fixed, theyre fine, but the kids in the lunchroom would say Your teeth are big and white just like a horse! 則р So I got braces and had to have eight teeth removed. Imagine [how] crowded my teeth must have been. After that I was teased for having braces. Once my teeth were fixed, everybody (including some of the same people who said I didnt need them) said, Your teeth look so much better! So now, when I see people with messed-up teeth, I want to be that one person who tells them the truth like the kids told me, Your teeth are big and white like a horse!
Give Your Smile the VIP Treatment" (Part 4) 則р Children can be cruel, but no crueler than a young girl might be to herself when staring back at a reflection that had caused her so much pain over the years. Learning to smile again was a rebirth of sorts and I graduated with a new sense of confidence, strength and, most of all, a new sense of purpose.
Call Today for a Consultation! Dr. Catrise Austin 119 W. 57th Street, Suite 512 New York, New York 10019 Phone (212) 262-6054 Website: http://NYCCGD.com As a New York Cosmetic Dentist (10019), we offer a variety of dental services including but not limited to: Cosmetic Dentistry :: Dental Crowns :: Dental Health :: Dental Implants :: Family Dentistry :: General Dentistry :: Porcelain Veneers :: Composite Veneers :: Restorative Dentistry :: Braces :: Smile Makeover :: Teeth Whitening :: Sedation Dentistry. As a New York Cosmetic Dentist (10019), we serve the following areas: We serve patients all over the world as well as those in the following areas: Manhattan, NY :: Harlem, NY :: MidTown, NY :: New York, NY :: Time Square :: Upper West Side :: Upper East Side.

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Give your smile the vip treatment part 4 (new york cosmetic dentist 10019)

  • 1. Give Your Smile the VIP Treatment (Part 4) Dr. Catrise Austin
  • 2. Give Your Smile the VIP Treatment" (Part 4) 則р In high school, I studied math and science. I was an all-A student, graduated with Honors and even won scholarships to fund my undergraduate studies. I attended the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor and maintained an above 3.0 GPA. My major was in psychology instead of science. I applied for Dental School and decided to move out of Michigan to Baltimore to attend the University of Maryland Dental School! 則р For the first time, I felt like I wasnt the smartest. The first two years of dental school were tough for me because I didnt have as much science background as my fellow classmates who had majored in science during their undergrad studies. My decision to study Psychology was biting me in the butt! The workload and information was a bit overwhelming for me and, for the first time, I was failing and didnt think that I could achieve this dream of mine; this burning goal to become a dentist.
  • 3. Give Your Smile the VIP Treatment" (Part 4) 則р In addition to my own insecurities, I had a boyfriend at the time, as well as classmates, who verbally expressed that they thought that I was dumb as a result of my periodic failures during my first two years of dental school. This really didnt help my self-esteem any. All I knew was that I had to get out of this academic slump and prove everyone wrong; prove that I was born to be a dentist! 則р But something changed during my third year. I started treating patients in the dental clinic and my light began to shine. I excelled in the dental clinic! I stayed late and came to clinic early to hone my skills. Whereas just a year earlier I had been an underachiever, now I became a superstar student, getting excellent grades and patients loved me!
  • 4. Give Your Smile the VIP Treatment" (Part 4) 則р I got my confidence back and I knew that I was going to make it to the finish line and win. I did so well that year that I finished my requirements early and was able to do specialty assignments that other students werent privileged to do. In addition, my senior year presentation titled HIV in Midlife and Elderly Patients, which was required for graduation, won several awards! 則р After eight years of college studies and finally reaching my goal, I decided to go and have some fun for a change in New York City, where I would be completing a year of hospital training in dentistry to get more experience.
  • 5. Give Your Smile the VIP Treatment" (Part 4) 則р That year not only did I hone my craft in my chosen profession but I had the time of my LIFE! New York was THE place to be in the late 90s! Comedy clubs were packed, Hip Hop was in its golden years, and the dance clubs were unbelievable. Not to mention the opening of P. Diddys new restaurant, Justins. This was where, on any given Tuesday, you could run into celebrities like Mariah Carey, Busta Rhymes, Missy Elliot, New York Knicks players and, of course, P. Diddy himself! 則р Well, the light bulb began to burn bright in my head. Thinking about that young 12 year old girl that could work her way into concerts and meet celebs, I got an ah ha idea: Im going to become the dentist to the stars in New York City!
  • 6. Give Your Smile the VIP Treatment" (Part 4) 則р What a crazy idea, right? I wasnt from New York City, I didnt know very many people, my family was back in Michigan and I had no support system in NY, and most importantly I HAD NO MONEY! Oh yeah, I was a young 28-year-old black woman in a mans world. Lets face it; dentistry is a field that is dominated by older, white men. Would people really support me as a dentist in The Big Apple? Could I REALLY get celebs to come to me? 則р 11 years later... the answer is YES!!!!!! 則р Speaking of celebrities, Ill have you know that lots of famous TV, movie, music and hip-hop stars have had experiences just like mine. (And, Im thinking, maybe a lot like yours as well.)
  • 7. Give Your Smile the VIP Treatment" (Part 4) 則р Rapper Kanye West used to get teased all the time in school about his appearance. As he writes in his autobiography, Thank You and Youre Welcome, My entire family used to tell me, You dont need to get your teeth fixed, theyre fine, but the kids in the lunchroom would say Your teeth are big and white just like a horse! 則р So I got braces and had to have eight teeth removed. Imagine [how] crowded my teeth must have been. After that I was teased for having braces. Once my teeth were fixed, everybody (including some of the same people who said I didnt need them) said, Your teeth look so much better! So now, when I see people with messed-up teeth, I want to be that one person who tells them the truth like the kids told me, Your teeth are big and white like a horse!
  • 8. Give Your Smile the VIP Treatment" (Part 4) 則р Children can be cruel, but no crueler than a young girl might be to herself when staring back at a reflection that had caused her so much pain over the years. Learning to smile again was a rebirth of sorts and I graduated with a new sense of confidence, strength and, most of all, a new sense of purpose.
  • 9. Call Today for a Consultation! Dr. Catrise Austin 119 W. 57th Street, Suite 512 New York, New York 10019 Phone (212) 262-6054 Website: http://NYCCGD.com As a New York Cosmetic Dentist (10019), we offer a variety of dental services including but not limited to: Cosmetic Dentistry :: Dental Crowns :: Dental Health :: Dental Implants :: Family Dentistry :: General Dentistry :: Porcelain Veneers :: Composite Veneers :: Restorative Dentistry :: Braces :: Smile Makeover :: Teeth Whitening :: Sedation Dentistry. As a New York Cosmetic Dentist (10019), we serve the following areas: We serve patients all over the world as well as those in the following areas: Manhattan, NY :: Harlem, NY :: MidTown, NY :: New York, NY :: Time Square :: Upper West Side :: Upper East Side.